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On the political front nothing much because of the Republican majority as regards a backlash - Trump may push for the Russia investigation to be shelved but I don't think he will be able to do it - Watergate was brewing for about 18 months before Nixon resigned and I don't think Trump helps himself with his reactions - Okay when all is said and done, it will boil down to support - A Trump opponent asked about the sacking "Outrageous...", a Trump supporter "Yeah, it might rain tomorrow" - As long as Trump holds his base and the middle Republicans he will be safe, he won't be his opponents that getting him if/when it happens, it will be the level of support of soft Republicans.

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If his Supreme Court selection is any indicator, then I'd say he picks someone that doesn't arbitrarily make up procedures. Hillary Clinton and those under her broke the law yet Comey got a wild hair up his ass and decided there had to be intent for them to be convicted of anything...

Since when is intent required for you to be penalized for breaking the law? Common understanding is that ignorance of the law is no excuse. I'm glad Comey is out.

its very likely that the replacement will try to be confirmed by the. However in terms of optics it seems like Nixon, Trump is trying to impede the investigation against him by firing the only real threat in front of him at the moment. Keep in mind that this was due to the new wave of soupenas issued by a grand jury into Flynns staff, so it appears someone knows something that may hurt Trump a lot.

@Thisperson98 The widespread animosity against him wasn't because of the reason he got fired, namely that he was investigating Trump's ties to Russia and had just asked for more money to do so. Given the timing of Comey's request and Rosenstein's recommendation, I doubt that Rosenstein is is held in much regard anymore.